by Paul Douglas | Oct 24, 2019 | Paul Douglas, Weather
Winter: Not a Threat – An Opportunity. Some in our midst liken a Minnesota winter to a cold, snowy, near-death experience. I see it as an opportunity to try on more clothes. Some dread slushy commutes. I look forward to a break from bugs, weeding and wheezing...
by Paul Douglas | Oct 16, 2019 | Paul Douglas, Weather
Embracing Autumn – Back to the 60s by Friday Monday’s technicolor sunset was something only Walt Disney could have imagined; colors I’ve never seen before dancing above the western horizon. One of my (many) foibles: can I be in the moment and just...
by Paul Douglas | Oct 16, 2019 | Paul Douglas, Weather
Consider Coping Skills for a Minnesota Winter In my heart of hearts I’m a warm-weather summer guy – but I appreciate all of Minnesota’s seasons. All 28 of them. As daylight sputters, ice flutters, my lawn disappears under a cold, concrete crust and I...
by Paul Douglas | Oct 15, 2019 | Paul Douglas, Weather
Long Term Climate Advantages to Living Here? It may not feel like it after this weekend’s cold, flaky weather tantrum, but Minnesota may be far more climate-resilient than other parts of the USA. As the west heats up and dries out, with more frequent fires and...
by Paul Douglas | Oct 14, 2019 | Paul Douglas, Weather
If We Could Only Fast-Forward Through The Bad Stuff… I have a new vice to add to my 100 Worst Habits list. My wife and I have started taping our favorite college football team. Only if they win do we agree to watch the game, fast-forwarding through the...
